Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

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Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by booykj » 10 Oct 2021, 8:43 am

Hi All,
Am going to make up some reloads for my ruger scout 223.
Just seeing if anyone was had any success with this platform

I have currently 55gr Sierra super roos and 69gr Sierra matchkings and was going to use 2208.

The rifle has a 16.5 inch barrel and 1/8 barrel twist so not sure which pill it will like.

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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by boingk » 10 Oct 2021, 11:33 pm

Hi mate, doing loads for my 18" barrelled Ruger American at the moment. It's a stainless barrel, same twist, also using 55gn Super Roo softpoint boat tails.

I'm using 24gn AR2206H and Fiocchi small rifle primers in Federal brass with the crimp removed.

Seems to work alright, have yet to tune the load.
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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by Oldbloke » 11 Oct 2021, 4:01 am

Weird scope mount?

Super roos shoot ok in my Marlin XL BA. 1/9 twist.

EDIT: 23.8gr of AR2208 for the 55gr super roos
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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by Bello » 11 Oct 2021, 4:40 am

H Mate
The sierra super roo projectiles are accurate in my sako 223, 1 in 12 twist.
I use ADI: AR8208 powder, I also use the 55gr V-Max, they are my main go to projectile.
I have also used the sierra 55gr Blitz king, they are accurate as well.

You will find that you will get many varied responses to this question you asked. Different people find different results with different powders.
You will have to find what works in your set up.
I went with the 55gr Hornady V-Max, because I have been able to get bulk projectiles from Clever firearms in QLD cheap.

If you aren't going to do that much shooting, you may find it cheaper and more convenient to buy bulk Outback 223 ammo.
The pre-loaded 55gr Blitz king are a good varmint cartridge, and quite accurate.

Good luck :thumbsup:
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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by in2anity » 11 Oct 2021, 7:51 pm

2208 will work, but it’s a little slow for a carbine length. I’d be aiming for AR2206H or possibly even faster, like some of the listed Bench Mark powders (depending on availability). You’ll only get 90% propellant burnt if you use AR2208 with your setup.

If you settle on the lighter 55gr, you could even use AR2207, if you have it.

Just my 2c, but the peeps on those things are decent and robust - have you considered running it naked? I have a Mauser carbine myself which i can shoot extremely well out to 200m, over irons. The beauty is how compact it is - running a scope IMO detracts from its design purpose. The 223 is flat shooting also, so your hold can be fairly consistent out to 200m - particularly if you drive the 55gr fast.
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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by animalpest » 11 Oct 2021, 8:38 pm

What scope is on the rifle?
Seems a bit bulky for a scout rifle.
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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by boingk » 11 Oct 2021, 10:41 pm

in2anity wrote:The beauty is how compact it is - running a scope IMO detracts from its design purpose. The 223 is flat shooting also, so your hold can be fairly consistent out to 200m - particularly if you drive the 55gr fast.


I second that. I'm getting a reliably chronographed 2900fps out of a relatively moderate load in my rifle with the 55gn pills and 2206H. In real terms this means by zeroing about 3.5" high at 100m its dead-on at 230 and 4" low at 270 - that's really starting to reach out there for what is a fairly moderate load.

The basic calculator I'm using is here: https://shooterscalculator.com/point-blank-range.php

Data for the Super Roo pills is about 0.25 G1 ballistic coefficient I believe, and I use an 8 or 12" target size depending on how much elevation and drop I'm willing to tolerate in the sighting profile.

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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by Marlin44 » 16 Oct 2021, 8:22 am

I would agree with others. AR2206H would be more suited from the shorter barrel for the 55gn projies. From memory the Scout has a 1:8 twist so will stabilise 69gn no problem. AR2208 may be more suited for the heavier pills.
Either way, a bit of fun ahead for you.
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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by in2anity » 17 Oct 2021, 7:26 am

Marlin44 wrote:I would agree with others. AR2206H would be more suited from the shorter barrel for the 55gn projies. From memory the Scout has a 1:8 twist so will stabilise 69gn no problem. AR2208 may be more suited for the heavier pills.
Either way, a bit of fun ahead for you.

Even for the 69gr SMK, technically AR2206H is still more optimal than AR2208 - although indeed there’s not much in it. In this scenario AR2208 is a little bit easier on your brass, which is a perk.
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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by SCJ429 » 18 Oct 2021, 11:23 am

in2anity wrote:
Marlin44 wrote:I would agree with others. AR2206H would be more suited from the shorter barrel for the 55gn projies. From memory the Scout has a 1:8 twist so will stabilise 69gn no problem. AR2208 may be more suited for the heavier pills.
Either way, a bit of fun ahead for you.

Even for the 69gr SMK, technically AR2206H is still more optimal than AR2208 - although indeed there’s not much in it. In this scenario AR2208 is a little bit easier on your brass, which is a perk.

You could potentially get 50 to 100 fps more from using 2206H. The 69 SMK is a very forgiving projectile and can produce some excellent groups.
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Re: Reloading for a Ruger Scout 223

Post by booykj » 27 Oct 2021, 1:37 pm

Thanks for the feedback everyone, I must have had my notifications not set up correctly.

The scope is a vortex 2-7. Yep it’s bulky, I usually have a Burris scout scope but wanted a tad more magnification for doing these loads and had it in my cupboard.

Will have a crack this week and see how I go.

Thanks again for the feedback. Appreciate it.

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